Digital Commerce Payments

57% of Canada’s contactless payment volume now comes from tap-enabled credit card transactions, and mobile contactless payments grew another 42% last year. 📱

What started as a convenience has quickly become the default way many customers expect to pay.

That shift has real implications for businesses:
👉 Faster checkout experiences
👉 Shorter lines
👉 Less friction at the point of sale
👉 Growing expectations around payment flexibility

Our latest article explores how tap to pay works and the technology powering it behind the scenes: https://hubs.ly/Q04jpLSd0

No matter the industry you’re in, there’s a case for why you should be paying attention to right now.

Think of the possibilities across industries:
👉 Inventory runs low → AI selects a supplier and pays
👉 Payroll runs → AI calculates and distributes funds
👉 Rent is due → payment is collected and reconciled automatically

No emails. No approvals. No manual steps in between.

But none of this works without the right foundation—real-time rails, connected systems, and automated payment flows. That’s the gap most businesses still need to close.

We break down what it takes to get there: https://hubs.li/Q04g9Xsb0

kicks off May 25—and it’s taking over the city! 👏

This isn’t a single conference. It’s a full week of 300+ events across Toronto, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and builders from across the ecosystem.

Think:
👉 Panels, hackathons, and AI demo days
👉 Investor and founder meetups
👉 Events hosted by companies like Spotify, Robinhood, and leading Canadian VCs

With 10,000+ attendees expected, it’s become one of the biggest moments for tech in Canada.

If you’re in fintech, payments, or digital commerce, this is where a lot of the real conversations are happening.

We’ll be there—see you in Toronto! 👋

🚀 Applications are open: $75K fintech grant at Startupfest

Big opportunity for early-stage fintech founders 👇

Digital Commerce Group has teamed up with Apaylo and Startupfest again this year to offer a $75,000 non-dilutive grant to one standout Canadian startup. Beyond the funding, it’s a chance to get in front of investors, grow your visibility, and share what you’re building on a bigger stage.

What you get:
Support to help scale your product and operations
Exposure to investors and industry leaders
A platform to tell your story

Who it’s for:
Seed-stage startups (pre-Series A)
Live MVP with some traction
Revenue or close to it
Strong, experienced team
Based in Canada (or planning to be)

Key dates:
Apply by June 12
Pitch at Startupfest: July 8–9
Winner announced: July 10

Quick note: you’ll need a Startupfest ticket to pitch in the first round.

If you’re working on something meaningful in fintech, definitely consider applying.

👉 Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q04fbfSt0